COVID-19 Resources

Local Food Pantries for those in need or for donations (PDF) Food Pantry Icon

NJ 2-1-1 Resource Search

The New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub

Morris County COVID-19 testing: https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Residents/Health/Coronavirus#testing

NJ COVID-19 Vaccination Information can be found here: https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/covid2019_vaccination.shtml

Township

Friendship at Heart Program (for Seniors aged 60 and up, volunteer opportunity)

Jefferson Township COVID-19 Update 1-21-22: 4,029 positive cases (PDF)

Click here to view a graph of Township COVID-19 cases (PDF)

Health

NJ Department of Health 2019 Novel Coronavirus Website

CDC’s 2019 Novel Coronavirus Website

NJ 2-1-1 Handling COVID-19 Questions: 1-800-962-1253

  • Residents can also text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive information and updates by text.
  • To receive live text assistance text your zip code to 898-211

COVID-19 Communication Card for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (PDF)

What is my COVID-19 Risk Level? (PDF)

NJ Residents with a Positive COVID-19 Test: Instructions & Next Steps (PDF)

Guidance on the Contact of a Close or Casual Contact of a Confirmed or Suspected Case of COVID-19 (PDF)

Ill NJ Residents who Tested Negative for COVID-19: Instructions & Next Steps (PDF)

How Can I Prepare for Self-Isolation? (PDF)

Resources for mental health and coping through difficult times (PDF)

Helplines and Hotlines for Mental Health Services, Veterans Services, Disability Services, and Addiction Services (PDF)

Mental Health Association in New Jersey

  • Virtual Support Groups and Interactive Community Educational Programs and Training will be available through Zoom, Facebook or Skype. Check our website on an ongoing basis or email info@mhanj.org for the schedule and more information.
  • Coping Tips and Strategies during the COVID-19 Outbreak
  • Toll-free Call Center available Statewide for providing Emotional Support and Referrals 866-202-4357

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released a guide to answer frequently asked questions regarding the intersection between Coronavirus and people affected by mental illness, their caregivers and loved ones. You can also visit the Morris County Stigma-Free Initiative website here.

  • County Senior Services Questions can be directed at 1-800-564-4656 or online here.

Business

COVID-19 Information for New Jersey Businesses

The Garden State Relief Fund

Administrative Declaration of an Economic Injury Disaster for the State of New Jersey

U.S. Small Business Administration Fact Sheet - Economic Injury Disaster Loans

NJEDA COVID-19 Economic Relief Package (PDF), initiatives aimed at stabilizing and revitalizing local small businesses, mid-size businesses, and startups or other early stage companies.

Business.nj.gov 

The Small Business Owners Guide to the CARES Act (PDF)

The Road Back: Restoring Economic Health Through Public Health (PDF)

County Updates

Morris County COVID-19 testing: https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Residents/Health/Coronavirus#testing

Morris County Resource Guide

State Updates

NJ 2-1-1 Activated for COVID-19 Calls

NJ Unemployment Insurance Contact Form - The Department of Labor created a new web portal that allows New Jersey residents to contact the Department of Labor directly for residents who have questions about their applications. For more information residents can go to myunemployment.nj.gov.

governor executive orders

View all of the Executive Orders here: https://nj.gov/infobank/eo/056murphy/

Federal Updates

Office of U.S. Sen Cory Booker: A Coronavirus Pandemic Resource Guide for NJ (PDF)

U.S. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill’s Coronavirus Resource Page

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, CARES Act for Small Businesses (PDF)

Other Resources

New Jersey Natural Gas Energy Assistance Programs, for individuals having trouble paying their utility bills.